EUMM Statement on Developments in Chorchana Village

The European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM) in Georgia has released a statement on the recent developments and current situation in Chorchana village located in Khashuri Municipality near the occupation line, where the occupation forces mobilized military equipment and personnel earlier today.

The document notes that in order to reduce tensions and monitor the situation on site, the EUMM monitors will maintain a 24-hour presence at the administrative borderline (ABL) in the village of Chorchana.  

“Today, the Head of Mission, Mr. Erik Høeg, has also visited the area to assess the situation. The Mission-managed Hotline is being actively used to exchange information between all actors and to reduce the potential for inadvertent escalation,” reads the statement.

By Ketevan Kvaratskheliya

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